Right I thought the same thing. They would never hang out outside this scenario but they legitimately made the best of the situation and it was so refreshing to watch different humans vibe with one another.
Only in Japan, you can find this kind of arrangement. The rental girlfriend was real sweet and the big guy looks really fun to hang with. But I feel bad for him having difficulty walking long distances.
Kanojo can mean "her" instead of "girlfriend." If he said rental girlfriend, the guy would have understood better. Also, he was trying to be polite by assuming the best.
What the fat guy was trying to explain over sushi is that the economic system in Japan makes everyone so busy that many aren't able to develop relationships, hence the market to rent people...from the outside Japan looks so happy, but the reality may be somewhat different.
@@sumonnostelga9369 Thanks Captain Obvious. Nobody would ever realize this truth without you telling us! You truly are the most helpful person that has ever existed. What a hero!
The girl is playing the safest Japanese female personality. Probably if you engaged with her more she would open up. Having lived in Japan, I once went on a date with a girl who barely spoke through the whole date. I thought, shit, this is a flop, zero compatibility. Later she told my friends I treated her poorly by going on a date with her and then never contacting her again. I assumed she didn't like me. I learned later this is apparently because she thought I wanted to talk and was giving me a chance to dominate the conversation.
@@TheRedRaven_ From my experience you get both types. If a girl went to a "Omiai" or like a meeting for marriage, she would definitely play that role. The reality is that amongst themselves or when Japanese girls get to know you they a quite conversational and some are like that from the outlook. Japanese men and Japanese women both feel that have to present a character particularly to people they don't know very well. So for men, it has to be cool, kind of quiet and for women it has to be non-aggressive, kind of quiet. If a Japanese girl for example lives in Europe or America and comes back to Japan, she starts to re-acclimatize because the Western Male and Female character is so different. I am not judging one way or another but both the West and East have quite contrasting personalities.
It's pretty common for both Japanese Men and Women, being reserved and respectful of others is a big part of culture there, and being reserved and respectful leans itself to being see as shy etc, doesn't mean they actually are shy, just that it seems it, for example if she was actually shy she wouldn't rent herself out as a GF, thats a pretty bold thing to do, but since it is standard to consider others to such a high degree a lot of the shyness comes from anticipating the other persons feelings, she does not want to for example hold his hand, or say anything like "I love you" since it might be awkward or cross the other persons boundaries, but once he had demonstrated that was what he wanted she was more than happy to@@TheRedRaven_
I got this impression when I was overseas as well. The girl seemed like she didn’t like talking, but was just mega shy and didn’t go out much. They’re much more open to whatever you want to do, as long as you keep the push-pull respectful and engaging
That was the best part. She gave a generic gift that she gives to all customers, and he was totally uninterested. All the while saying "I love you". I couldn't stop laughing.
Ya, I think he was "actually" picking a gf from the pictures, & had a comedic guy as a wing man, if it goes bad it'll make a good vid also to explain the unique occasion. It was really sad at the end tho 💧
Ayame seems so sweet and wholesome with the gift at the end and even provided a little paper carrying bag! So thoughtful! People seem to make negative assumptions about the gf/bf services in Japan, but I think it really is more so helping people with their anxiety of social situations especially interacting with the opposite gender. Takeshi really made that clear too, with that people generally just want someone to eat with when it comes to him and his type of service.
I think he really was disrespectful at the end about the gift. Nevertheless keep the negative assumptions. This service does more harm than good for both the buyer and the gf / bf.
Reading your comment my mind went straight to him sitting in the store “maximum effort”. 14:43 XD But really I concur, he was the better part of the video hands down.
I've been to Tokyo many times (by myself and with company) and this video really captures the dichotomy of the city. You are surrounded by millions of people, shops, restaurants and entertainment venues that cater to any kind of niche/interest you can imagine - the city is literally a living organism and the people are the cells keeping it alive - and yet there is a sense of loneliness you can't help but feel when wondering the streets. So many people are craving for human connection but they have to resort to making a financial transaction to do so whether that's a result of Japanese culture (pressure to conform to society, overly polite to the point of shyness) or just their lives being consumed by work. This doesn't reflect every single person in the city of course - I've encountered many friendly souls during my travels - but it's more common than you would think. Great video!
In my opinion this is terrifying. Humans are designed to live in nature and live happily with their family and partner. Japan is an advanced country but I'm starting to wonder what being advanced actually means.
I kinda like the concept of being able to rent someone who professionally helps you socialise. I have autism and have had a hard time with social settings and talking to ppl my whole life and i would seriously benefit from just being able to practice like this without any expectations if that makes sense
yeah just never do these things with the expectation you'll form meaningful connections with these people. it's a service and they are doing their job, you can have a great time but never rent time with someone with the expectation they'll spend time with you while they're not getting paid
@@youtubedislikebutton9316 thats what i mean, it would be good as a way for me to learn socialisation and to reduce anxiety. As a form of practice and not for making friends, thats the part of interacting with people that makes me avoid it more
Your point is moot! She isn't being forced, why should we have to imagine "what she has to go through." People do all sorts of different things for pay so what? Too many simps endlessly trying to say the right thing these days.
Even without the s work side of things, her oxytocin receptors are clearly burned out. Selling yourself always has a cost, and not just for the person buying.
Takeshi is a mood. What an absolutely adorable and fun guy. Ayame was sweet too, she had a letter and gift ready to go. Her energy was definitely more reserved but I could easily see it as her playing it safe until she warms up to the person she's on a date with. Maybe she just didn't want to risk representing herself in the wrong way? She didn't seem absent, just shy. Great video all around and I wish the best of luck in life to all 3 of you! What a weird world we live in lol
I would like to learn some fishing skills from him and could be a nice experience since it's a hobby of his. Learning about food dishes from him may be a wise move too, just let them order for you.
It’s almost like she rented herself because she was lonely and wanted to go on dates. And a geijin was very attractive as it also means a ticket out of Japan...
Yeahh.. I know she was just doing her job, but the small gift at the end was really nice. And for him to just spin around, and give it away like that? .. I dunno man. Bad taste. :/
can't lie man, renting a fat dude seems alot more interesting and worth the money than having a souless woman you drag around for no reason but lying to yourself
Tell the bigger guy you need him to impersonate your uncle to meet your new girlfriend. Then tell the girl you need a girlfriend to meet your uncle. They will both be acting HARD 😂
Absolutely. It'd be a nice seinen. Let's say the MC starts renting the other two every month for laughs but they end up bonding with each other and helping each other find their true callings. At the end the traveler gets invited to the rental girlfriend and the rental fat guy's wedding. He gives a speech as the fat guy's best man that ties the whole story together.
It’s not like I didn’t think Japan would have a service to rent fat people but I definitely didn’t expect you to rent someone. This was a crazy episode
It is better then her other customers who use her just for the pleasure in toilets and in dirty beds the poor girl it is even worse how other men treat her every single day and night
You should feel bad for him for being obese and unable to perform fundamental human tasks such as walking. If anything this experience was beneficial to his health in that capacity. What a strange and patently incorrect statement you've made.
It really sucks that there's people in here calling her soulless for knowing what is expected of her (being moderately attractive and willing to do cringey stuff for people with little to no social skills), while the fat guy and fat people in general need something other than appearance to draw people in (stay employed in the case of Takashi), it's just different expectations which makes them seem like such different types of people.
@@BoreasCastel what part of her persona told you anything about her at all? She didnt talk that much and when she talked it was only script reading. Thats why people call her soulless a dull experience vs a funny big boi
@@SuicidalCat231 That's exactly what I'm talking about, the market for people that rent her time isn't people trying to make conversation or an emotional connection it's people who want a quiet pretty girl to walk around or take pictures with, that's why she acts dull and soulless.
I wonder what kind of things Ayame writes about. It'd be funny if she was a romance writer, she must know how to write a good love story considering the fact that her job is selling a fabricated relationship.
Shes is selling her human interaction, more real than a robot, sheisreal andalive and has a soul, of course its all contrived, but in the end the presence of anotherorganic entity is what makes us feel sane.
do you think she wrote it ? they literally use yakuza aps to get fake gf's lol.... check other people "I RENTED A GF IN TOKYO" all of them give "homemade" gifts+letters xD
@@perfectmazda3538 I meant the part where she mentioned writing was a hobby. Homie had a great conversation hook there and didn't ask any more questions. I would've loved to learn what she writes about, I didn't really care about her letter being handwritten or something.
In all honesty, I think it’s fantastic that they have this. As a single traveler, I’d love to be able to spend time with a Japanese person in Tokyo and just get to know someone from the country without the added stress of trying to make a friend during a short trip.
In Brazil you get free offers to show you around. Personal experiene. Of course it helps a bit when you are 6'4 blue-eyed dude there (and built). Then 150 persons wanted to "show me around" when you were getting to know strangers lmfao
China has also this kind of "services" but in Japan it's even more crazy: there is one guy who is hired to do NOTHING. Just go with you and not even talking to you unless you ask him something. You get to pay him food,transportation, plus the money per hour and in return he just stands without doing anything and barely speaking. Maybe some people are so lonely that they just want to show they are not alone.
That fat guy was a bro. Looking forward to more Japan vids. Your Last Japan and China trips were what got me hooked on your content. Just really special vibes from your content. Much love.
Ayame was a dude dressing up like a girl trying to act like a girl. Come on look around how many other people are wearing masks and are wearing 4 layers of clothing like theyre trying to hide something lol.
@@holyfire11 The hips give it away. On a woman, the hips are wider than the distance between shoulders. On a man the hip width and the distance between shoulders are about the same. Also, it's pretty common for people in Japan to mask up in public, especially after the SARS-CoV2 pandemic.
Not going to lie, this felt a bit awkward. Especially with the girlfriend. I have to be honest, she somehow got relegated to the third wheel. The bromance was strong at the end lol
I got monetized yesterday, thanks for inspiring my RUclips channel, I work hard since the last time I saw you in Nigeria, hopefully I grow and become one of the biggest RUclipsrs here. 🙏🙏
18:42 No one gonna talk about how buddy got a sweet gift and letter from her, told her he loved her like 5 times, then immediately turned around to big bone homie and gave that shit away⁉️😭😂
You're right Tommy. The rental gentleman was more like a bro hanging out. That brought good memories of a friend of mines that is on the heavy side. We would just go out and have sushi, talk about life and future while getting hammered on sake. Thanks for sharing.
I helped fund a friend, a photojournalist, tell the story of homeless people in Tokyo. That's right, they exist. It was FASCINATING. Good to see you, Tommy. Keep the quest going.
Geez, I've always thought of visiting Japan as a tourist but I'm terrified of the language barrier. Knowing i can " rent a friend " would give me a better sense of security as a foreigner. Nice video i really enjoy it. Gracias amigo desde México
That was one of the MOST interesting thing I've watched in a loooooonnnnng time. You got to do more of these rent a "girlfriend/fat guy"....maybe next time rent a Japanese Dad. That'll be a riot.
Your introduction to her was so adorable. Even with the mask on you could tell she had a big smile on her face. She seemed excited to meet you. It was sweet. Its like black mirror IRL. It had a creepy/weird feel to it just because its so far from American customs to rent people.. Openly like that. Buddy seemed excited to meet you too. His excitement for the claw machine was cute too. While I feel weird about the idea of renting humans,(we know the doors that can and does open with trafficking and forced labor) this was a cool video. I hope they get a good percentage if not the total cost of their time of being "rented". I hope they are treated fair by the owner of any company they may work for. Thanks for showing us the worlds different customs. Cute video. ❤
Dawg this shit ain't cute and wholesome it's awkward and dystopian, that woman was smiling because that's what she's supposed to do, if she expressed any negative emotion in any way there's a possibility she'd be out of a job and for the most part, putting myself in her shoes I'd be uncomfortable as hell and quietly smiling off the pain frankly
@@sugarsauce2435 idk man, I get she's maybe desperate and needs money but pretending to be somebody's girlfriend for money, consensual or not just feels so wrong man. It's taking advantage of people who are literally crumbling down emotionally for money. And I get ai should blame the company not the woman but I can't help but just see her that way due to the profession
@@mansatart9921 I totally agree. Its heartbreaking that so many people are hurting and struggling and possibly doing things for money they otherwise wouldn't do, while others live the high life and send us and our children to fight their wars. They shut the world down, locked us as human beings down, told us what we could and couldn't do, tried to weaponize (and actually succeeded in some ways) MANY different things against all of us little people minions. Please dont think I'm cool with human trafficking. I'm not, AT ALL. It feels like this could be and I hope this guy that posted this video was doing it to shine a huge big ol flood light on this. She is adorable though. I dont know what's worse. This or things like only fans... At least here, they were in public and it was only hanging out. For this one. It is creepy and it seems like black mirror type stuff to get us ready for what they plan for the future. (predictive programming to get us to subconsciously accept things to be OK that otherwise wouldn't be accepted.) I dont know how true it is, but I have heard that this is and has been a "normal" thing in Japan for a long time. I dont know much about Japan's customs. But, yeah. I do agree it IS creepy and it IS sad that anyone would have to or feel they have to do this for their survival. I'm praying for humanity, it feels as though we are slipping into something we won't be able to come back from. It feels like the world is on the brink. I just thought her reaction and their introduction was sweet. I would be TERRIFIED to do something like that, TBH. I can only imagine how many people dont come home. 😢
@@larryhoover9365 But in general economy was doing WAY better, people seemed to be more outgoing and less automated, there seemed to be far less neurological or psychological conditions in the youth, and Japan's birthrate was doing fine.
Learned something from both of them about why there is rental dates/friends: rental girlfriend said it's because many Japanese are very shy in their culture. The rental friend said it's because many people work or study full time & have a part-time job too, leaving no time for eating meals with family/friends, so usually lunchtime he's hired to go to a restaurant.
Honestly this is how I feel in all big cities. I grew up in London but have been living on islands and in Central America for many years. The world has changed since I left, but so have I. The people in big cities seem incredibly mentally unwell, everything is fake, tradition has been replaced by consumerism. Maybe I am the one who has become strange, but big cities just feel creepy. During the past couple of years I've spent some time in New York, Houston, Toronto, Mexico City, London, Madrid, Lisbon, Dubai, and they vary from one to the other but all feel similarly soulless and I feel bad for people that live there, I suppose because I'm used to small cities or the countryside now.
Ok, this has to be one of the weirdest/awkward videos that I've seen you in. I couldn't imagine doing this, even if I was a billionaire trying to amuse who knows who... 😄
I know I'm 5 months late but RUclips recommended this video/channel to me and I loved it. There's no chemistry but at 19:00 after saying 大好き to each other repeatedly. And she gave you some hometown strawberries + a handwritten letter. You immediately handed it over to the other guy you rented 😹
I was in tokyo a few weeks ago and it was so great. Felt an earthquake for the first time, got slapped by a dwarf at a monster show, drank till 8am in Golden Gai, got lost on the train, actually won 4 claw machine games, got sick on the 5th day and was stuck in my room for a week. I have to come back soon .
@@thatwasantique6708 Japan has a huge women slapping men movement in bars and restaurants so when in Rome....or Tokyo you embrace the culture and get slapped by a woman. In my case it happened to be a dwarve that was currently doing the slapping
I love the Japan videos man. You really sparked my interest in Japan so much more. I want to go so bad because of you! Hahah thanks again for the great vid man.
Passing her gift to the other dude made me laugh hell hard. I gotta do this some day myself, just set up the most awkward possible scenario, I live for that shit 😂
As a compliment to this content, I was captivated. Couldn’t believe my eyes. Crazy as it sounds the departures were actually sad. Kinda like real connections turned into surreal dreams. It seemed like at the end you’re not really up for a repeat experience, but it sure would be uniquely entertaining at least from this end.
This is exactly why I pay a youtube subscription. Thank you Sabatical for making it worth every penny. Keep making videos like this man. Your style 💯💯💯💯💯
Just wanna say thanks for these vids. Ik I'm not alone in not being in a position to be able to afford travels like this yet and being able to get a taste through these vids is both enjoyable and motivating.
Try not to dwell too much on the ethical minefield of having "rented" these two people for a day. From watching the video, I think you handled it with humour and grace, and ultimately you treated them both with respect. I think they both quickly realized that you wernt going to be their typical customer, and they seemed to quite enjoy the change of pace. Entertaining, funny and insightful. A great video dude. Safe travels.
He handed the girl's gift (that seemed to be genuine and heartfelt, not just something out of her job) out to the fat dude in front of her though. That must've been hurtful doesn't it.
@@matheuss886 it was heavily implied tha this "gift" is from her rental company.... it's just part of the act, don't be so naive lol. Tommy knew it, and obviously so did she. No she was not offended. She had left by the point he gave it to the other guy.
@@purplerisc It's a way to get repeated costumers. She did seem to be having a genuinely good time in some instances but the gift part was definitely just part of the gig.
This is like the plot of a low budget indie movie where three unlikely companions discover genuine friendship in an inreasingly fake consumeristic world
In places like Tokyo and other massive cities like this, specifically in a late stage capitalism context, people tend to be very individualistic and isolated. We are slowly advancing towards a world where this will be the norm for some people experiencing loneliness. Pretty sad.
I am not even half way through the video and I think its the funniest/best video made by Foreign Japanese speakers. Thank you so much for the entertainment Sabbatical. I love you
There are many things that amazed me about Japan, but the things that really stick out: 1) Fruits are so expensive that they actually cover their grapefruits with a gel to keep them fresh. 2) Everywhere is clean. When I say clean, I mean like Disney World clean. No litter, almost no graffiti. Almost like you could eat off the cement clean. You won't believe it until you see it. 3) The trains are so quiet -- the train could be packed, but there's almost no noise. Contrast that with America. Japan is truly amazing in many ways.
They both thought, 'Crazy mzungu is renting BOTH of us?' The gf was definitely disappointed she didn't get a hug or anything when her time was up! I haven't been here for a while, but this was a very entertaining episode! (BTW, 2 weeks ago moved from Arusha village where elephants came into the garden, down to TANGA which I'm loving!)
Omg, I just realized I’ve been to the same places in Akihabara when I was there 2 months ago. Glad to see that Donki is still filled with the same nerdy stuff. I already miss Japan so these videos are making me happy.
It's kinda wild how both of them both understand their society enough to get the reason their part-time jobs exist. It's crazy how that kind of loneliness is accepted and understood out there and both of them are making a side hustle out of filling a social void. I'm mad impressed that both of them just gave you the lowdown on how lonely Japanese people are worthy of a university article. Fat homie admits that his job niche comes from the fact that people are so busy with school and work that they don't have the time to do something as basic as eating with their families or others. The girlfriend has a job because Japanese people are shy and either need a rehearsal for a relationship or need the artificial validation of a girl's company, also more than likely because they are too damn busy to form a real relationship. Both are there for a pay-to-play ego boost in a society driven by money and capitalism. I mean, you can go to a restaurant if you're hungry, a bar if you need a drink, and your preferred form of sex work if you're horny, but it's not a normal thing in a lot of places to hire someone to spend a few hours with you having a conversation or just going on a date. It's strange how a lot of places are alike in how we all spend so much time working that we don't have the time to form relationships, yet that loneliness or yearning for basic human companionship is seen as strange, let alone spending money to try and negate it. If that rental girlfriend thing happened here in North America, sex would have to be a package deal or it wouldn't get off (heh) the ground. Fat dude is statistically average over here so he wouldn't have a niche. Also, sigma chad move giving Ayame's gift to Takeshi, man. This was a riot to watch start to finish.
Don't quite get why people find it nice that he gave the gift to Takeshi. If I were giving something to someone as a gift, and that person gives it to someone else as a gift, I would be pissed off.
This was awesome :D at one point it was like one of those RPGS where the party follows you, like when you crossed the street and you had the fat guy and the girlfriend behind following. They're also quiet, that's extra immersion
Takeshi seems like a bonafied bro. Much respect. He's the realest homie. Understanding that some poeple just want company ir accepting the other reasons. Plus having gone on TV? I kegitimately wanna' see what his life is like. He and Ayame becoming friends would actually be quite the fun series to watch. Especially him taking the piss about getting a Big Mac for the camera. Legend.
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Probably best move you did , going to Japan fo great content 👍🏻
Wow
them claw machines are rigged they only grab things after so many trys
😐This is on my list of things to do now
you should rent like 20-30 people next time and go around tokyo with your personal army. that would be very fun !
Take them all to a weird themed bar and just take over. :p
hire 20 obese men and make them walk in streets destroying tokyo economy for a day
I bet they'd have fun time too and who knows, they might make friends with each other. We can all use more friends 🤜🤛
Fuckin funny idea, there!
😂
Seeing 3 people with no synergy at all just hanging out is weirdly wholesome
this entire video feels like a fever dream lmao
@@_cyber_cookie_ On God fr fr no cappa mikey. 😂
Right I thought the same thing. They would never hang out outside this scenario but they legitimately made the best of the situation and it was so refreshing to watch different humans vibe with one another.
more like very cringe... I felt uncomfortable the whole time I was watching, LOL!
feels like yakuza like a dragon
Tank, Healer and DPS
aahahahha! underrated comment.
The comment I was looking for kek
jajaja, demasiado basado.
当たり
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Tommy made Takeshi walk so much that now he’s delisted from the obese for hire website
made him lose his job
Noo way 😂
I cried laughing at this comment lol
bro is no longer obese
@@Robzabest25he isn’t fat? Since when?
One of the most painful yet entertaining videos I've seen
That's what happens When your around technology too much, you become a robot
@@jonathanntulume9298 wut
Ya, I kinda want to know what she wrote about.
@@jonathanntulume9298 yes but actually no
It was only painful when they were parting and he just kept repeating that he loved her.
The girlfriend took all your money and the man took all your food. 😂
Lmaooo
This is hilarious
So how do i get someone to rent me as a friend in the US and how can i stay that
@@CiceroSapiens😂 you need to be in Japan for that
I love that he goes the extra mile and rents a fat guy too
this is some quality content
I like the video, to be honest. It looks more like he's going around the town with friends than like a date.
😂
He’s only clowning on him that’s why he did it he’s lame
@@vinceyoung5629 bro when you're a rentable fat guy being clowned on is the least of your worries
Fat guy in japan super rare.
Only in Japan, you can find this kind of arrangement. The rental girlfriend was real sweet and the big guy looks really fun to hang with. But I feel bad for him having difficulty walking long distances.
I nearly shit myself laughing when he got caught sitting down in the toy shop
Since he is obese, it's good he was getting paid to walk around a lot. He needs it and he needs the money, win-win.
@@retro5014 But he’s also paid for being fat. So it’s kind of bad if he loses weight?
@@retro5014 People pay him to just see him eat.
@@forlorn9134 eh, he is obese so if he doesn't get it under control it's gonna kill him early. But I see the point.
"apparently the fat guy I rented is somewhere in this station" I never laughed that hard in a while.
no replies yet? wtf.
I was dying when he said that. Literally. I choked on a Funyun and had a quiet moment of panic. But I was fine and continued on with the video...
*Puts arm around her* "Is this ok? Wow. Let's go find the fat guy!"
Lmfaooooo ayoo for real
XD
"She's my girlfriend...I paid her" 😂😂 best line in the whole video
I also had the same concern as him, are other Japanese relationships paid for?
@@Eduardo_EspinozaNo
Kanojo can mean "her" instead of "girlfriend." If he said rental girlfriend, the guy would have understood better. Also, he was trying to be polite by assuming the best.
@@BrazilianImperialist "paid for" is a loaded phrase because we all pay in time and resources. The short answer is no...
I wonder if that line will work next time I get pulled over with a scared girl in my trunk...
What the fat guy was trying to explain over sushi is that the economic system in Japan makes everyone so busy that many aren't able to develop relationships, hence the market to rent people...from the outside Japan looks so happy, but the reality may be somewhat different.
Donki Kong
overweight = unhealthy
@@sumonnostelga9369 Thanks Captain Obvious. Nobody would ever realize this truth without you telling us! You truly are the most helpful person that has ever existed. What a hero!
@@Chris-ey8zf Ok dick head. Do you feel better about yourself now?🙃
@@Chris-ey8zf Thanks for being a dickhead, it was desperately needed. You are the true hero here.
The girl is playing the safest Japanese female personality. Probably if you engaged with her more she would open up. Having lived in Japan, I once went on a date with a girl who barely spoke through the whole date. I thought, shit, this is a flop, zero compatibility. Later she told my friends I treated her poorly by going on a date with her and then never contacting her again. I assumed she didn't like me. I learned later this is apparently because she thought I wanted to talk and was giving me a chance to dominate the conversation.
I thought it’s pretty common for Japanese women to be extremely shy?
@@TheRedRaven_ From my experience you get both types. If a girl went to a "Omiai" or like a meeting for marriage, she would definitely play that role. The reality is that amongst themselves or when Japanese girls get to know you they a quite conversational and some are like that from the outlook. Japanese men and Japanese women both feel that have to present a character particularly to people they don't know very well. So for men, it has to be cool, kind of quiet and for women it has to be non-aggressive, kind of quiet. If a Japanese girl for example lives in Europe or America and comes back to Japan, she starts to re-acclimatize because the Western Male and Female character is so different. I am not judging one way or another but both the West and East have quite contrasting personalities.
Did you get a handy at least?
It's pretty common for both Japanese Men and Women, being reserved and respectful of others is a big part of culture there, and being reserved and respectful leans itself to being see as shy etc, doesn't mean they actually are shy, just that it seems it,
for example if she was actually shy she wouldn't rent herself out as a GF, thats a pretty bold thing to do, but since it is standard to consider others to such a high degree a lot of the shyness comes from anticipating the other persons feelings, she does not want to for example hold his hand, or say anything like "I love you" since it might be awkward or cross the other persons boundaries, but once he had demonstrated that was what he wanted she was more than happy to@@TheRedRaven_
I got this impression when I was overseas as well. The girl seemed like she didn’t like talking, but was just mega shy and didn’t go out much. They’re much more open to whatever you want to do, as long as you keep the push-pull respectful and engaging
Hahaha the way he just kept saying i love you to the girl to make it awkward and then immediately gave her "gift" to the guy was hilarious
That was the best part. She gave a generic gift that she gives to all customers, and he was totally uninterested. All the while saying "I love you". I couldn't stop laughing.
OMGGG that part had crackin
😂😂😂😂
The best part. Had me dying lmao.
Ya, I think he was "actually" picking a gf from the pictures, & had a comedic guy as a wing man, if it goes bad it'll make a good vid also to explain the unique occasion.
It was really sad at the end tho 💧
Holy crap dude, videos like this are what make RUclips such a unique place.
Exactly not the scripted "content" creators.
Sucha delightful iteration of reality
DITTO!!!
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RIght - I never watch videos like this but I was hooked.
Ayame seems so sweet and wholesome with the gift at the end and even provided a little paper carrying bag! So thoughtful!
People seem to make negative assumptions about the gf/bf services in Japan, but I think it really is more so helping people with their anxiety of social situations especially interacting with the opposite gender. Takeshi really made that clear too, with that people generally just want someone to eat with when it comes to him and his type of service.
my heart broke when he immediately gave the gift to Takeshi in front of Ayame
@@catsang1214 Yes, it seemed kind of disrespectful :(
I think he really was disrespectful at the end about the gift.
Nevertheless keep the negative assumptions. This service does more harm than good for both the buyer and the gf / bf.
I didn't actually give the gift away. It was a joke for the video. Don't worry
it seems to me its her way of advertising herself for a second date. more of a business move
Takeshi seems awesome to hang out with. He really puts a lot of effort into his job.
wish we knew his social media
seemed like a good dude
Reading your comment my mind went straight to him sitting in the store “maximum effort”. 14:43 XD
But really I concur, he was the better part of the video hands down.
He sure does. As fun as it sounds, I hope he's able to get healthier
Yeah that Big Mac joke got me😂
I've been to Tokyo many times (by myself and with company) and this video really captures the dichotomy of the city. You are surrounded by millions of people, shops, restaurants and entertainment venues that cater to any kind of niche/interest you can imagine - the city is literally a living organism and the people are the cells keeping it alive - and yet there is a sense of loneliness you can't help but feel when wondering the streets. So many people are craving for human connection but they have to resort to making a financial transaction to do so whether that's a result of Japanese culture (pressure to conform to society, overly polite to the point of shyness) or just their lives being consumed by work. This doesn't reflect every single person in the city of course - I've encountered many friendly souls during my travels - but it's more common than you would think. Great video!
Same feeling in NYC after 3-4 days
Yo bro this comment has perspective and its cool keep writing stuff
;(
In my opinion this is terrifying. Humans are designed to live in nature and live happily with their family and partner. Japan is an advanced country but I'm starting to wonder what being advanced actually means.
every big city has huge feeling of loneliness.
I kinda like the concept of being able to rent someone who professionally helps you socialise. I have autism and have had a hard time with social settings and talking to ppl my whole life and i would seriously benefit from just being able to practice like this without any expectations if that makes sense
yeah just never do these things with the expectation you'll form meaningful connections with these people. it's a service and they are doing their job, you can have a great time but never rent time with someone with the expectation they'll spend time with you while they're not getting paid
@@youtubedislikebutton9316 thats what i mean, it would be good as a way for me to learn socialisation and to reduce anxiety. As a form of practice and not for making friends, thats the part of interacting with people that makes me avoid it more
just yolo dude, dont pay unnesscary things, just man up and talk pointlessly
Church is a good way to do that, if you're open to that.
there are other ways you can do by joining groups or clubs related to your interest
This is like the combination of awkward yet wholesome but still in a manner of professionalism.
Ayame seems dead inside. Imagine what she has to go through doing this with hundreds of different guys for her paycheck.
@Flowers that you know of
Your point is moot! She isn't being forced, why should we have to imagine "what she has to go through." People do all sorts of different things for pay so what? Too many simps endlessly trying to say the right thing these days.
you mean like any other japanese ? yea. I agree lol
Even without the s work side of things, her oxytocin receptors are clearly burned out. Selling yourself always has a cost, and not just for the person buying.
I mean…. Does she really HAVE to do it though?
Takeshi is a mood. What an absolutely adorable and fun guy. Ayame was sweet too, she had a letter and gift ready to go. Her energy was definitely more reserved but I could easily see it as her playing it safe until she warms up to the person she's on a date with. Maybe she just didn't want to risk representing herself in the wrong way? She didn't seem absent, just shy. Great video all around and I wish the best of luck in life to all 3 of you! What a weird world we live in lol
Ayame gives off awkward and uncomfortable energy but Takeshi seems like a fun and easy person to talk to.
well he wasn't talking much and its a forigner.
also being filmed is not making it easier.
@@HamguyBaconhe was white the foreigner thing prolly didn't matter all that much
really doesn't help that he's super awkward too, didn't even come prepared for the language barrier.
@@julietravelvlog what? he speaks fairly decent broken Japanese, enough to get by for sure, And a shit load more than most visiters.
The big guy seems like a good dude, hope he’s happy
yeah, he seemed like the kind of guy most people would want to hang out with. I guess that's why it's his side-job.
I would like to learn some fishing skills from him and could be a nice experience since it's a hobby of his. Learning about food dishes from him may be a wise move too, just let them order for you.
why wouldnt he be?
"For me, Japanese society is a little weird sometimes."
Bro, you ordered an udon at a Sushiro! That's like having a salad in MacDonalds!
Not really. Nowadays, most restaurant are serving a broad menu instead of their specialty.
Dude the way you gave that other guy your present right in front of her was straight up so cold. I can't stop laughing. 🤣
Action are sometimes stronger than words
It’s almost like she rented herself because she was lonely and wanted to go on dates. And a geijin was very attractive as it also means a ticket out of Japan...
I wonder if he at least kept the letter she said she wrote...or if that guy ended up getting that to? lol
Yeahh.. I know she was just doing her job, but the small gift at the end was really nice. And for him to just spin around, and give it away like that? .. I dunno man. Bad taste. :/
yeah, that was def cold
and the repeated "I love you"s at the end were super uncomfortable
I think Tommy got pissed at how inauthentic this is.
can't lie man, renting a fat dude seems alot more interesting and worth the money than having a souless woman you drag around for no reason but lying to yourself
Misogyny in your words.
@@jenss.3613 what mysoginy lol its not my fault she's totally souless, boring and unfunny to be around with. while the fat guy is the contrary lol
@@jenss.3613not even worth a reply. But the introversion makes her boring.
@@jenss.3613How so?
@@jenss.3613reeeeeeee
Tell the bigger guy you need him to impersonate your uncle to meet your new girlfriend. Then tell the girl you need a girlfriend to meet your uncle. They will both be acting HARD 😂
😂😂😂😂
This could be a manga in itself, an explorerer, a girlfriend and a fat guy lol 😂
Absolutely. It'd be a nice seinen. Let's say the MC starts renting the other two every month for laughs but they end up bonding with each other and helping each other find their true callings. At the end the traveler gets invited to the rental girlfriend and the rental fat guy's wedding. He gives a speech as the fat guy's best man that ties the whole story together.
@@raccoonchildthat’s an amazing idea
@@raccoonchild damn so the traveler gets cucked
@@calamityyy I don't think you know what cucked means
@@raccoonchild this is like rent-a-girlfriend but actually good
Takeshi immediately dapping you up made me feel like this is gonna be a hilarious video
Yeah Takeshi is the fuckin' man, what a nice dude
Did you, reply to yourself?@@mattie-plays
he sure as hell did@@Havox-
@@Havox- he forgot to switch accounts
@@Havox- He should have paid Takeshi to reply to his comment😂
Imagine walking up to the wrong fat person and being like are you the fat guy I rented😂
😂😂😂
“This is my girlfriend, I paid her to be with me” - goodness, I died inside hearing this 😂
😂😂😂..he kept checking time knowing his paid time would be off
TOO TRUE 😂
Everyone knows women LOVE MONEY
It’s not like I didn’t think Japan would have a service to rent fat people but I definitely didn’t expect you to rent someone. This was a crazy episode
"Im trying to find out where the fat guy I rented is"
lmao
In my opinion, the transactional nature of Tokyo is something from a dystopian nightmare.
Agree. Give me Porto or Lisbon any day.
Humans are transactional-driven beings. You gave up your productive time so that you could digest this video, just as I have.
@@Jaytoo118 Surely we spent much more time in hunter-gatherer societies than we have in currency-based ones.
A true dystopian hell indeed. This type of society cannot be healthy. I wonder how long it will last for Japan
@@Jaytoo118 Productive? This is my leisure time, thank you very much🥱
I felt sorry for Takeshita. Walking was the last thing he wanted to do.
True but I bet he felt great when he woke up the next day.
It is better then her other customers who use her just for the pleasure in toilets and in dirty beds the poor girl it is even worse how other men treat her every single day and night
Bro basically hired him to exercise😂
@@fatboyRAY24 LMFAO
You should feel bad for him for being obese and unable to perform fundamental human tasks such as walking. If anything this experience was beneficial to his health in that capacity. What a strange and patently incorrect statement you've made.
4:38 „we’re gonna go there and flexing on those nerds with my new girlfriend“ ☠️😂🤣
It really sucks that there's people in here calling her soulless for knowing what is expected of her (being moderately attractive and willing to do cringey stuff for people with little to no social skills), while the fat guy and fat people in general need something other than appearance to draw people in (stay employed in the case of Takashi), it's just different expectations which makes them seem like such different types of people.
Yeah, she's being brave and kind and gets called "soulless" for it.
@@BoreasCastel what part of her persona told you anything about her at all? She didnt talk that much and when she talked it was only script reading.
Thats why people call her soulless
a dull experience vs a funny big boi
Yeah probably the worst video I’ve ever seen him do.
@@SuicidalCat231 That's exactly what I'm talking about, the market for people that rent her time isn't people trying to make conversation or an emotional connection it's people who want a quiet pretty girl to walk around or take pictures with, that's why she acts dull and soulless.
@@Antonius2085 It's not really his fault tbh, but I do think he could've handled it better. 🤔
I wonder what kind of things Ayame writes about. It'd be funny if she was a romance writer, she must know how to write a good love story considering the fact that her job is selling a fabricated relationship.
Shes is selling her human interaction, more real than a robot, sheisreal andalive and has a soul, of course its all contrived, but in the end the presence of anotherorganic entity is what makes us feel sane.
@@prophecyrat2965 You make a good point, I can't argue that.
do you think she wrote it ? they literally use yakuza aps to get fake gf's lol.... check other people "I RENTED A GF IN TOKYO" all of them give "homemade" gifts+letters xD
@@perfectmazda3538 I meant the part where she mentioned writing was a hobby. Homie had a great conversation hook there and didn't ask any more questions.
I would've loved to learn what she writes about, I didn't really care about her letter being handwritten or something.
Odds are that's why she said it
In all honesty, I think it’s fantastic that they have this. As a single traveler, I’d love to be able to spend time with a Japanese person in Tokyo and just get to know someone from the country without the added stress of trying to make a friend during a short trip.
In Brazil you get free offers to show you around. Personal experiene. Of course it helps a bit when you are 6'4 blue-eyed dude there (and built). Then 150 persons wanted to "show me around" when you were getting to know strangers lmfao
I would rather go with a tour guide, it would be kinda awkward to do what he did in the video
@@misterxmistery7424 just don't get mugged/human trafficked and you're good.
@@misterxmistery7424 You're not special. Brazilians do that to every foreigner.
@@misterxmistery7424 A lot of the offers to show you around are so they can lead you to spend money somewhere that gives them a kickback
China has also this kind of "services" but in Japan it's even more crazy: there is one guy who is hired to do NOTHING. Just go with you and not even talking to you unless you ask him something. You get to pay him food,transportation, plus the money per hour and in return he just stands without doing anything and barely speaking. Maybe some people are so lonely that they just want to show they are not alone.
I need that kind of job
@@ModernButSimpleme too 😂
Are they still hiring??? 😂
China doesn't have this stuff, people there work real jobs lol.
seems like a good service to me as long as you enjoy the silence company
That fat guy was a bro. Looking forward to more Japan vids. Your Last Japan and China trips were what got me hooked on your content. Just really special vibes from your content. Much love.
When did he go to China?
“Bros before hoes”
When did he go to China
5 months ago
takeshi is just chill and happy to go along with anything, and im pretty sure ayame is hiding some darkness deep inside of her
Perhaps, but Ayame is _rented,_ so she's just doing her job. Will she fall in love with the foreigner? Only time will tell.
@hananokuni2580 doesn't she look like the real life chizuru or ruka
Ayame was a dude dressing up like a girl trying to act like a girl. Come on look around how many other people are wearing masks and are wearing 4 layers of clothing like theyre trying to hide something lol.
@@holyfire11 The hips give it away. On a woman, the hips are wider than the distance between shoulders. On a man the hip width and the distance between shoulders are about the same. Also, it's pretty common for people in Japan to mask up in public, especially after the SARS-CoV2 pandemic.
He narrowly escaped an "Audition" style ending
Not going to lie, this felt a bit awkward. Especially with the girlfriend. I have to be honest, she somehow got relegated to the third wheel. The bromance was strong at the end lol
I got monetized yesterday, thanks for inspiring my RUclips channel, I work hard since the last time I saw you in Nigeria, hopefully I grow and become one of the biggest RUclipsrs here. 🙏🙏
18:42 No one gonna talk about how buddy got a sweet gift and letter from her, told her he loved her like 5 times, then immediately turned around to big bone homie and gave that shit away⁉️😭😂
Savage af 😂
😭
You're right Tommy. The rental gentleman was more like a bro hanging out. That brought good memories of a friend of mines that is on the heavy side. We would just go out and have sushi, talk about life and future while getting hammered on sake. Thanks for sharing.
Heavy people are nearly always nice people
I helped fund a friend, a photojournalist, tell the story of homeless people in Tokyo. That's right, they exist. It was FASCINATING. Good to see you, Tommy. Keep the quest going.
Does your friend have a youtube channel, or blog? It would be interesting to check out
I second @unexpectedshadownemesis8167 's inquiry.
also wanna know more about the docu!
Geez, I've always thought of visiting Japan as a tourist but I'm terrified of the language barrier. Knowing i can " rent a friend " would give me a better sense of security as a foreigner. Nice video i really enjoy it. Gracias amigo desde México
I just love you dragging them around and everyone being weirded out but going with it. This is too good
I'm not sure why, but I think that this is one of the most fascinating travel videos of yours yet!
Man I almost couldn’t watch the sheer amount of awkwardness was overwhelming
Tommy you turned pure awkwardness into pure comedy here today 🤣 keep them comin
This Indeed is The Classic of all the your video-postings !!!
That was one of the MOST interesting thing I've watched in a loooooonnnnng time. You got to do more of these rent a "girlfriend/fat guy"....maybe next time rent a Japanese Dad. That'll be a riot.
The end of the film gave an empty, lonely vibe. Not sure if it was just "filmed" that way. Quite dystopian. Thank you for your travel log!
Your introduction to her was so adorable. Even with the mask on you could tell she had a big smile on her face. She seemed excited to meet you. It was sweet. Its like black mirror IRL. It had a creepy/weird feel to it just because its so far from American customs to rent people.. Openly like that.
Buddy seemed excited to meet you too. His excitement for the claw machine was cute too.
While I feel weird about the idea of renting humans,(we know the doors that can and does open with trafficking and forced labor) this was a cool video. I hope they get a good percentage if not the total cost of their time of being "rented". I hope they are treated fair by the owner of any company they may work for.
Thanks for showing us the worlds different customs. Cute video. ❤
Dawg this shit ain't cute and wholesome it's awkward and dystopian, that woman was smiling because that's what she's supposed to do, if she expressed any negative emotion in any way there's a possibility she'd be out of a job and for the most part, putting myself in her shoes I'd be uncomfortable as hell and quietly smiling off the pain frankly
@@mansatart9921 I said it was creepy. It IS. I agree its dystopian AF. Still though, she was adorable. Dawg.
@@sugarsauce2435 idk man, I get she's maybe desperate and needs money but pretending to be somebody's girlfriend for money, consensual or not just feels so wrong man. It's taking advantage of people who are literally crumbling down emotionally for money. And I get ai should blame the company not the woman but I can't help but just see her that way due to the profession
@@mansatart9921 I totally agree. Its heartbreaking that so many people are hurting and struggling and possibly doing things for money they otherwise wouldn't do, while others live the high life and send us and our children to fight their wars.
They shut the world down, locked us as human beings down, told us what we could and couldn't do, tried to weaponize (and actually succeeded in some ways) MANY different things against all of us little people minions.
Please dont think I'm cool with human trafficking. I'm not, AT ALL. It feels like this could be and I hope this guy that posted this video was doing it to shine a huge big ol flood light on this.
She is adorable though.
I dont know what's worse. This or things like only fans... At least here, they were in public and it was only hanging out. For this one.
It is creepy and it seems like black mirror type stuff to get us ready for what they plan for the future. (predictive programming to get us to subconsciously accept things to be OK that otherwise wouldn't be accepted.) I dont know how true it is, but I have heard that this is and has been a "normal" thing in Japan for a long time.
I dont know much about Japan's customs. But, yeah. I do agree it IS creepy and it IS sad that anyone would have to or feel they have to do this for their survival.
I'm praying for humanity, it feels as though we are slipping into something we won't be able to come back from. It feels like the world is on the brink.
I just thought her reaction and their introduction was sweet. I would be TERRIFIED to do something like that, TBH.
I can only imagine how many people dont come home. 😢
Went from calling him a fat guy to Takeshi 🥺
Real friendship
His name is Big Cheese
I was in Tokyo in the 80's and things have changed a lot. Still looks like a lot of fun.
cool, I agree, I was there in the 80's also :)
@@exuoplayer7479 elaborate fellas! I would love to know how it's different from now (Besides all the new tech)
@@everythingisfine9988more yakuza control
@@larryhoover9365 But in general economy was doing WAY better, people seemed to be more outgoing and less automated, there seemed to be far less neurological or psychological conditions in the youth, and Japan's birthrate was doing fine.
Japan in the 80's was crazy in a different dimention with lots of luxuries and night party everywhere.
This feels like one of those over the top american comedy movies with strange story ideas like the hangover or something lmao
I have lived in Japan for a 1/4 of my life and I knew what you setup would happen 100%. Glad it worked out for you!
Learned something from both of them about why there is rental dates/friends: rental girlfriend said it's because many Japanese are very shy in their culture. The rental friend said it's because many people work or study full time & have a part-time job too, leaving no time for eating meals with family/friends, so usually lunchtime he's hired to go to a restaurant.
Honestly this is how I feel in all big cities. I grew up in London but have been living on islands and in Central America for many years. The world has changed since I left, but so have I. The people in big cities seem incredibly mentally unwell, everything is fake, tradition has been replaced by consumerism. Maybe I am the one who has become strange, but big cities just feel creepy. During the past couple of years I've spent some time in New York, Houston, Toronto, Mexico City, London, Madrid, Lisbon, Dubai, and they vary from one to the other but all feel similarly soulless and I feel bad for people that live there, I suppose because I'm used to small cities or the countryside now.
Insightful comment
Tommy never fails to bring the unique side of society.
DAMN.
LOL
I didn't know he could be so rude
bruh tommy the goat frfr
DAMN LOL
@@mollyfyna2144rude??
Thank you for doing this, now I know just how much anxiety inducing renting a girlfriend and a fat guy in Tokyo feels without having to do it myself
Honestly bro it feels like every tinder date ever you just gotta be about it.
"i have very conflicted feelings paying an obese man to walk with me"
Don't worry,i have very conflicted feelings just by watching you two LOL
Ok, this has to be one of the weirdest/awkward videos that I've seen you in. I couldn't imagine doing this, even if I was a billionaire trying to amuse who knows who... 😄
This is, for some reason, one of the best episodes ever, in my opinion :) You can be so awkward some times, that i'm laughing my lungs empty :D
I know I'm 5 months late but RUclips recommended this video/channel to me and I loved it. There's no chemistry but at 19:00 after saying 大好き to each other repeatedly. And she gave you some hometown strawberries + a handwritten letter.
You immediately handed it over to the other guy you rented 😹
*Fake-date PTSD* 😂
I feel you bro, that was so wierd it totally challenged your world view.
Nice job, keep it up!
Japan is so wild with their services. I gotta respect the hustle for those who are employed in it
This looks like so much fun, wish I could afford a friend and girlfriend
I was in tokyo a few weeks ago and it was so great. Felt an earthquake for the first time, got slapped by a dwarf at a monster show, drank till 8am in Golden Gai, got lost on the train, actually won 4 claw machine games, got sick on the 5th day and was stuck in my room for a week. I have to come back soon .
What caused that slap😂😂😂😂
@@thatwasantique6708 Japan has a huge women slapping men movement in bars and restaurants so when in Rome....or Tokyo you embrace the culture and get slapped by a woman. In my case it happened to be a dwarve that was currently doing the slapping
Goddamn a week? What illness?
@@SlenderHime Probably covid, fever for almost 3 days, respiratory problems, ear infection. It was pretty intense
I was in Shinjuku - Kabukicho when that earthquake happened a month ago but I never felt anything. Weird
I love the Japan videos man. You really sparked my interest in Japan so much more. I want to go so bad because of you! Hahah thanks again for the great vid man.
Passing her gift to the other dude made me laugh hell hard. I gotta do this some day myself, just set up the most awkward possible scenario, I live for that shit 😂
As a compliment to this content, I was captivated. Couldn’t believe my eyes. Crazy as it sounds the departures were actually sad. Kinda like real connections turned into surreal dreams.
It seemed like at the end you’re not really up for a repeat experience, but it sure would be uniquely entertaining at least from this end.
This is exactly why I pay a youtube subscription. Thank you Sabatical for making it worth every penny. Keep making videos like this man. Your style 💯💯💯💯💯
very intriguing and definitely content! Thanks for recording this. I'm watching til the end!
Just wanna say thanks for these vids. Ik I'm not alone in not being in a position to be able to afford travels like this yet and being able to get a taste through these vids is both enjoyable and motivating.
Try not to dwell too much on the ethical minefield of having "rented" these two people for a day. From watching the video, I think you handled it with humour and grace, and ultimately you treated them both with respect. I think they both quickly realized that you wernt going to be their typical customer, and they seemed to quite enjoy the change of pace. Entertaining, funny and insightful. A great video dude. Safe travels.
What would the typical customer be?
@@camdenczfor the girlfriend - some socially awkward dude
for the fat guy - geniuses with an average iq of 153
He handed the girl's gift (that seemed to be genuine and heartfelt, not just something out of her job) out to the fat dude in front of her though. That must've been hurtful doesn't it.
@@matheuss886 it was heavily implied tha this "gift" is from her rental company.... it's just part of the act, don't be so naive lol. Tommy knew it, and obviously so did she. No she was not offended. She had left by the point he gave it to the other guy.
@@purplerisc It's a way to get repeated costumers. She did seem to be having a genuinely good time in some instances but the gift part was definitely just part of the gig.
This is like the plot of a low budget indie movie where three unlikely companions discover genuine friendship in an inreasingly fake consumeristic world
This is so hilarious man.I like how you do it. We can never see such things
skinny white guy, cute gf, and fat guy - sounds like a real life anime
In places like Tokyo and other massive cities like this, specifically in a late stage capitalism context, people tend to be very individualistic and isolated. We are slowly advancing towards a world where this will be the norm for some people experiencing loneliness. Pretty sad.
I absolutely don't agree with this statement and believe you're delusional at best and autistic as worst
It will be a sad day when this inevitably pops up in the United states
Another amazing video! Thanks for letting us tag along with you on your journeys, Tommy!
I am not even half way through the video and I think its the funniest/best video made by Foreign Japanese speakers. Thank you so much for the entertainment Sabbatical. I love you
There are many things that amazed me about Japan, but the things that really stick out: 1) Fruits are so expensive that they actually cover their grapefruits with a gel to keep them fresh. 2) Everywhere is clean. When I say clean, I mean like Disney World clean. No litter, almost no graffiti. Almost like you could eat off the cement clean. You won't believe it until you see it. 3) The trains are so quiet -- the train could be packed, but there's almost no noise. Contrast that with America. Japan is truly amazing in many ways.
Cities look too contemporary without much historic architecture.
They both thought, 'Crazy mzungu is renting BOTH of us?' The gf was definitely disappointed she didn't get a hug or anything when her time was up! I haven't been here for a while, but this was a very entertaining episode! (BTW, 2 weeks ago moved from Arusha village where elephants came into the garden, down to TANGA which I'm loving!)
I thought the fat man was going to hook up with the paid girlfriend That would have been priceless!!!😅
coming to Kenya sometime?
He couldn’t even get a paid gf that wasnt wearing a stoopid mask. Bad decision
@@mikewilliams9069 Thats all you care about, her wearing a mask? How pathetic.
Yeah the fat guy was more fun than ummm youre girlfriend. Tommy did you had a choice in girlfriend selection ?
Omg, I just realized I’ve been to the same places in Akihabara when I was there 2 months ago. Glad to see that Donki is still filled with the same nerdy stuff. I already miss Japan so these videos are making me happy.
Great video as always but Ayame might have heart broken seeing her break-up gift was offered to someone else immediately in front of her 😅.
Truly one of the videos of all time.
Renting is an awesome idea as a tourist, they can show you the place, what a win 👏🏼
This was hard to watch but even though I tried to stop watching it, I kept on watching
I thinks this is one of his best videos I've seen so far. And he's so chill as always
It's kinda wild how both of them both understand their society enough to get the reason their part-time jobs exist. It's crazy how that kind of loneliness is accepted and understood out there and both of them are making a side hustle out of filling a social void. I'm mad impressed that both of them just gave you the lowdown on how lonely Japanese people are worthy of a university article.
Fat homie admits that his job niche comes from the fact that people are so busy with school and work that they don't have the time to do something as basic as eating with their families or others. The girlfriend has a job because Japanese people are shy and either need a rehearsal for a relationship or need the artificial validation of a girl's company, also more than likely because they are too damn busy to form a real relationship. Both are there for a pay-to-play ego boost in a society driven by money and capitalism.
I mean, you can go to a restaurant if you're hungry, a bar if you need a drink, and your preferred form of sex work if you're horny, but it's not a normal thing in a lot of places to hire someone to spend a few hours with you having a conversation or just going on a date.
It's strange how a lot of places are alike in how we all spend so much time working that we don't have the time to form relationships, yet that loneliness or yearning for basic human companionship is seen as strange, let alone spending money to try and negate it. If that rental girlfriend thing happened here in North America, sex would have to be a package deal or it wouldn't get off (heh) the ground. Fat dude is statistically average over here so he wouldn't have a niche.
Also, sigma chad move giving Ayame's gift to Takeshi, man. This was a riot to watch start to finish.
Don't quite get why people find it nice that he gave the gift to Takeshi. If I were giving something to someone as a gift, and that person gives it to someone else as a gift, I would be pissed off.
@@3936kgh Do you still don't get it?
The whole video is so awkward I absolutely love the energy!
This was awesome :D at one point it was like one of those RPGS where the party follows you, like when you crossed the street and you had the fat guy and the girlfriend behind following. They're also quiet, that's extra immersion
This was very eye opening. I was expecting more great content from you as usual, but this is highest tier. Congrats, Thomas!
Dang put her on blast in front of everyone. "This is my gf, I paid her." She is your translator??? lmfao bahahahahhaha
😂😂😂
Takeshi seems like a bonafied bro. Much respect. He's the realest homie. Understanding that some poeple just want company ir accepting the other reasons. Plus having gone on TV? I kegitimately wanna' see what his life is like. He and Ayame becoming friends would actually be quite the fun series to watch. Especially him taking the piss about getting a Big Mac for the camera. Legend.
your youtube name is just like me fr fr (no cap (fr))
@@_cyber_cookie_ On God? 😂 ☠️ Yo lemme' rizz up that gyatt gurl. 🍑❤️😭
I would watch that, 100%! Also, you probably already know, but the term is actually "bona fide", from the Latin for good faith.
@@JB-xl2jc Oh, thanks!
@@ihaveproblems9779 You're quite welcome and I hope the problems are going well